Embark on a private, full-day excursion to explore the ancient treasures of Datong. Learn from a knowledgeable local guide about the city’s top sites, journey to one of China’s four most renowned grottoes - Yungang Grottoes, and discover the distinct wooden Hanging Monastery perched on the precipice at the base of Mt. Hengshan.
Embark on a private, full-day excursion to explore the ancient treasures of Datong. Learn from a knowledgeable local guide about the city’s top sites, journey to one of China’s four most renowned grottoes - Yungang Grottoes, and discover the distinct wooden Hanging Monastery perched on the precipice at the base of Mt. Hengshan.
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Yungang Grottoes - A private tour guide will collect guests from their Datong hotel at 9:00 am for a delightful private transfer to begin an exciting day trip. The first stop is the Yungang Grottoes, renowned as the city’s most magnificent site and one of China’s largest grotto complexes.
Yungang Grottoes, a relic from the Northern Wei Dynasty…
- Yungang Grottoes - A private tour guide will collect guests from their Datong hotel at 9:00 am for a delightful private transfer to begin an exciting day trip. The first stop is the Yungang Grottoes, renowned as the city’s most magnificent site and one of China’s largest grotto complexes.
Yungang Grottoes, a relic from the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534), currently boasts 53 grottoes with 51,000 statues. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001, the Yungang Grottoes exemplify the remarkable achievements of ancient China’s Buddhist sculptural art.
- Hengshan Hanging Temple (Xuankong si) - After enjoying lunch at a local restaurant, the tour continues to the unique wood-structured Hanging Monastery, perched on a cliff at the base of Hengshan Mountain. Constructed in 491, the Hanging Monastery has a history spanning over 1,400 years. Viewed from below, it resembles a precarious castle in the sky, offering a breathtaking perspective on Chinese architecture. To conclude the tour, the guide will return guests to their hotel.
- Private transportation
- Professional licensed driver
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English-speaking tour guide
- Private tour for you only
- Entrance ticket fees
- Local lunch
- Private transportation
- Professional licensed driver
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English-speaking tour guide
- Private tour for you only
- Entrance ticket fees
- Local lunch
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
